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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has recently engaged in a significant dialogue with a delegation from the ECOWAS Court of Justice, led by its President, Hon. Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves. The meeting took place at HRCSL’s headquarters in Tower Hill, Freetown, and aimed to bolster…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On July 21, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Orange, Sekou Amadou Bah, along with the company’s management team, welcomed a high-profile government delegation to the newly relocated Orange Digital Center (ODC) on Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station, Freetown. This event highlights the government’s commitment to digital transformation and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has announced the relocation of its headquarters and the Directorate of Births and Deaths, aimed at improving service delivery as part of an administrative restructuring. As of the 31st, the NCRA headquarters has moved from its previous address at No. 2 Walpole Street…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant event marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, delivered an urgent address themed “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation.” Minister Karminty highlighted the substantial advancements made over the past seven years in the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper A heavy downpour in the early hours of Thursday, July 31st, 2025, has led to severe flooding in the Kroo Bay community, causing water to surge into homes and resulting in significant property damage. Residents are grappling with the aftermath as they work to safeguard their families and belongings…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) celebrated the homecoming of 163 officers who recently concluded their peacekeeping missions in Somalia and South Sudan. The formal welcome event took place at the Officer’s Mess in Kingtom, where 158 personnel from the Formed Police Unit (FPU) and 5…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter On July 29, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone approved the “Supplementary Appropriation Act 2025,” which authorizes an additional expenditure of Le14,460,760,400 for the second half of the year. This legislation aligns with the provisions of Section 112 (3) of the 1991 Constitution and Section 42 (1)(a) of the Public…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing road safety and improving service delivery across the nation. These initiatives will take effect on Monday, August 4, 2025. In a recent public announcement, the SLRSA revealed the launch of a Mobile…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. TOMBO JUNCTION, WATERLOO—A sudden and alarming incident unfolded today when an electricity pole belonging to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) collapsed unexpectedly, leaving nearby residents and vendors in a state of panic. Eyewitnesses reported that the pole fell while power was still coursing through its wires, which subsequently…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily ScopeFreetown — In a significant development for marine conservation, Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, an international treaty established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The BBNJ Agreement aims to create equitable global ocean governance while promoting sustainable practices for…